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Having Kara or Billy launch into the old DCEU from television into films would not have worked well in my opinion. Her alternate universe version was not integrated with what was happening on the big screen. Shazam! post-credit tie-in was brief but accurate. However, the movie’s overall light theme would not have meshed Batson into the dark themed DCEU.
Ultimately, I support James Gunn’s plan to start from scratch. Re-introduce Kal-El first. Bring Kara in later. BOTH via the big screen. Just like Wonder Woman, I do think a well-crafted intro will serve Supergirl in securing positive audience that can be built upon.
CBS was never committed to showcase Melissa Benoist on the small screen. Underwhelming episodic storylines. Very limited CGI budget. It did not surprise me how quickly CBS kicked the series to its WB sub-network. I would not want Gunn reminding audiences how Supergirl floundered on television. Her character should get a completely fresh start away from the small screen.
Gunn’s adopted plan makes certain the audience will not get a Clark Kent clone. Kara will be presented as her own person, who was molded into a hero BEFORE coming to Earth. Audiences will have the opportunity to know her under the best circumstance, which television would have a more difficult job of pulling off.
It may be considered as cold but I hope Gunn kills Shazam’s future in the new DCU. Supergirl can easily fill any perception void vacated by Billy Batson. Let him die after two movies max. No television. Nothing. Disappear. POOF!
